GRE vocab words

πŸ“˜ CORE GRE VOCAB (HIGH-FREQUENCY)

πŸ”Ή Positive / Helpful Traits

Altruistic – selfless, caring for others

Benevolent – kind, charitable

Magnanimous – generous, forgiving

Pragmatic – practical, realistic

Diligent – hardworking

Meticulous – very careful, detail-oriented

Astute – perceptive, insightful

Judicious – wise, showing good judgment

Erudite – highly educated

Innovative – creative, original

πŸ”Ή Negative / Critical Traits

Apathy – lack of interest

Belligerent – aggressive

Capricious – unpredictable

Dogmatic – stubbornly opinionated

Obstinate – refusing to change

Vindictive – seeking revenge

Arrogant – overly proud

Complacent – self-satisfied

Impetuous – acting without thinking

Superficial – shallow

πŸ”Ή Argument / Writing Words (VERY IMPORTANT)

Assert – state confidently

Contend – argue

Substantiate – support with evidence

Refute – disprove

Corroborate – confirm with evidence

Elucidate – explain clearly

Concede – admit (partially agree)

Rebut – argue against

Qualify – limit a statement

Extrapolate – infer beyond data

πŸ”Ή Logic & Thinking

Cogent – clear, logical

Plausible – believable

Fallacious – logically wrong

Ambiguous – unclear

Paradox – contradiction

Nuance – subtle difference

Inference – logical conclusion

Premise – basic assumption

Empirical – based on observation

Hypothetical – theoretical

πŸ”Ή Tone / Attitude Words

Skeptical – doubtful

Cynical – distrustful of motives

Optimistic – hopeful

Pessimistic – negative outlook

Impartial – unbiased

Objective – not influenced by feelings

Subjective – based on opinion

Derisive – mocking

Laudatory – praising

Condemnatory – strongly critical

πŸ”Ή Power / Influence

Authority – power

Hegemony – dominance

Autonomy – independence

Sovereign – supreme power

Subordinate – lower in rank

Hierarchy – ranking system

Dominant – most powerful

Influential – impactful

Preeminent – most important

Ascendancy – rise to power

πŸ”Ή Change / Development

Evolve – develop gradually

Transform – change completely

Deteriorate – worsen

Enhance – improve

Revitalize – restore energy

Augment – increase

Diminish – reduce

Fluctuate – change irregularly

Stagnate – stop progressing

Accelerate – speed up

πŸ”Ή Knowledge / Learning

Assimilate – absorb information

Comprehend – understand

Discern – recognize differences

Analyze – break down

Synthesize – combine ideas

Memorize – commit to memory

Retain – keep information

Acquire – gain knowledge

Illuminate – clarify

Expound – explain in detail

πŸ”Ή Emotion / Behavior

Resilient – able to recover

Stoic – unemotional

Impulsive – acting quickly

Apprehensive – anxious

Indifferent – unconcerned

Zealous – passionate

Reluctant – unwilling

Fervent – intense enthusiasm

Melancholy – sad

Euphoric – extremely happy

πŸ”Ή Advanced β€œGRE Favorite” Words

Abate – lessen

Aberration – deviation from normal

Adversity – hardship

Aesthetic – beauty-related

Anomaly – irregularity

Bolster – support

Candid – honest

Deference – respect

Enigma – mystery

Ephemeral – short-lived

Fastidious – very picky

Impetus – driving force

Ineffable – too great to describe

Lethargic – sluggish

Lucid – clear

Malleable – easily influenced

Ostentatious – showy

Pervasive – widespread

Scrutinize – examine closely

Tenacious – persistent

Ubiquitous – everywhere

Vacillate – be indecisive

Venerate – respect deeply

Wary – cautious

Zeal – passion

Cacophony – harsh noise

Disparity – inequality

Eloquent – fluent speaking

Mitigate – make less severe

Pristine – pure, untouched